Re:[cayugabirds-l] Mulholland Pileated Nest III

2014-06-08 Thread Suan Yong
Saw a young pileated this evening in the cavity described below, not quite yet sticking its neck out to explore the world. Did not wait around for a feeding. Looks like this is the week to start seeing some action. Beware the wood nettles covering the forest floor. Direction of hole favors morn

[cayugabirds-l] Mulholland Pileated Nest III

2014-05-23 Thread Suan Hsi Yong
For an incredible third consecutive year I've stumbled across a pileated nesthole at the Mulholland Wildflower Preserve. The bird alerted me with its squawking as I jogged past, looked at me nervously for a long moment before popping into the hole. I did not hear baby noises, so I assume it is stil